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Bilel’s Journey: From Vulnerability to Resilience

Bilel’s Journey: From Vulnerability to Resilience

Bilel’s Journey: From Vulnerability to Resilience

Stories of Change January 5, 2026
Bilel, a young man from Tunis, overcame significant challenges with the support of the GCERF-funded TAKAMUL project, demonstrating resilience, personal transformation, and socio-economic reintegration.
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Back to School: Restoring Hope in Aden

Back to School: Restoring Hope in Aden

Back to School: Restoring Hope in Aden

Stories of Change January 5, 2026
At just 22, Zainab has lived through war, loss and displacement. Once a bright student dreaming of becoming a doctor, Zainab’s life was upended when conflict erupted near her hometown
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Legal, medical, and educational support for returnee children in Kyrgyzstan

Legal, medical, and educational support for returnee children in Kyrgyzstan

Legal, medical, and educational support for returnee children in Kyrgyzstan

Stories of Change December 4, 2025
At just 22, Zainab has lived through war, loss and displacement. Once a bright student dreaming of becoming a doctor, Zainab’s life was upended when conflict erupted near her hometown
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From Football Fields to Safe Spaces: Building Youth Resilience in Kenya

From Football Fields to Safe Spaces: Building Youth Resilience in Kenya

From Football Fields to Safe Spaces: Building Youth Resilience in Kenya

Stories of Change December 4, 2025
At just 22, Zainab has lived through war, loss and displacement. Once a bright student dreaming of becoming a doctor, Zainab’s life was upended when conflict erupted near her hometown
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Breaking the Cycle of Violent Extremism: Daina’s Story of Economic Empowerment and Resilience

Breaking the Cycle of Violent Extremism: Daina’s Story of Economic Empowerment and Resilience

Breaking the Cycle of Violent Extremism: Daina’s Story of Economic Empowerment and Resilience

Stories of Change December 4, 2025
At just 22, Zainab has lived through war, loss and displacement. Once a bright student dreaming of becoming a doctor, Zainab’s life was upended when conflict erupted near her hometown
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Empowering Tibesti’s youth against violent extremism

Empowering Tibesti’s youth against violent extremism

Empowering Tibesti’s youth against violent extremism

Stories of Change December 3, 2025
At just 22, Zainab has lived through war, loss and displacement. Once a bright student dreaming of becoming a doctor, Zainab’s life was upended when conflict erupted near her hometown
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Turning Risk into Opportunity: A Young Technician’s Path to Peace

Turning Risk into Opportunity: A Young Technician’s Path to Peace

Turning Risk into Opportunity: A Young Technician’s Path to Peace

Stories of Change December 2, 2025
At just 22, Zainab has lived through war, loss and displacement. Once a bright student dreaming of becoming a doctor, Zainab’s life was upended when conflict erupted near her hometown
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From Doubt to Digital Success: Empowering Youth Against Extremism

From Doubt to Digital Success: Empowering Youth Against Extremism

From Doubt to Digital Success: Empowering Youth Against Extremism

Stories of Change December 2, 2025
At just 22, Zainab has lived through war, loss and displacement. Once a bright student dreaming of becoming a doctor, Zainab’s life was upended when conflict erupted near her hometown
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From Fear to Freedom: Rebuilding Life After Extremism

From Fear to Freedom: Rebuilding Life After Extremism

From Fear to Freedom: Rebuilding Life After Extremism

Stories of Change December 2, 2025
At just 22, Zainab has lived through war, loss and displacement. Once a bright student dreaming of becoming a doctor, Zainab’s life was upended when conflict erupted near her hometown
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The Cubs of the Caliphate Live on (Syria)

The Cubs of the Caliphate Live on (Syria)

The Cubs of the Caliphate Live on (Syria)

Stories of Change August 15, 2025
At just 22, Zainab has lived through war, loss and displacement. Once a bright student dreaming of becoming a doctor, Zainab’s life was upended when conflict erupted near her hometown
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